Boutique chic

So, the wedding dress search didn't get off to the best start. After suffering with the virus from hell all week (seriously, why do i always get so ill in January?) I was determined not to back out of my big day of 'find that frock' appointments. Feeling a little wobbly, but a woman on a mission, I headed to Tunbridge Wells and my first shop stop, Frou Frou Bridal. Ladies, this is one cute bridal boutique. Yeah, I know it's really all about the dress, but stylish surroundings go a long way towards making the dress shopping special. Frou Frou is spacious, contemporary and a little bit quirky, with oodles of sweet design details, freshly baked cupcakes and dedicated appointments to make you feel properly looked after.

Then there are the dresses, oh the dresses, with designs by Matthew Williamson, David Fielden, Lyn Ashworth, Stewart Parvin, and American names Sarah Seven and Ivy and Aster, as well as a few vintage numbers. There's just something a little bit different and special about the frocks here. You won't find any cookie cutter puffy 'princess' dresses. Perfect if you're after an individual W day look. I was v impressed.

I wasn't looking my best (honestly, I was so pasty I looked like a corpse bride). But I really fell for 'Sweet Pea' by New York designers Ivy and Aster. It was proper floaty fabulousness. The teeny velvet dots, sweetheart neckline and pockets (a wedding dress with pockets, love it!) were super-cute. We accessorised with an Ivy and Aster belt ('Snowflake') and a little sequinned cape that I can't find a picture of (darn it!).

We found a good shop here girls, put it on your frock list.